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December 04, 2019
Protests Continue As Nib Blames Pressure On Fund

THE National Insurance Board cited mounting pressure on its fund due to job losses and business closures brought on by Hurricane Dorian, as the agency said it is trying to work with its staff union to conclude a new labour contract...

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March 30, 2015
FNM to step up pressure on Gray

Although police have launched their investigation into whether MICAL MP V. Alfred Gray interfered in a judicial matter in his constituency on March 19, the Free National Movement (FNM) has vowed to up the pressure on Gray and the prime minister as it seeks to have the agriculture minister sacked from the Cabinet.

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March 13, 2024
Resigning Under Pressure: Haiti's Prime Minister Steps Down Amidst Growing Violence

HAITI - Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, bowing to domestic and international pressure, resigns following a meeting in Jamaica where CARICOM states, including The Bahamas called for a swift transition.

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May 19, 2011
Nurses Association to Conduct Free Blood Pressure/Glucose Screenings

Nassau, The Bahamas -
Members of the Nurses Association of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
(NACB) will provide free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings to
members of the general public on Saturday, May 21.

The screenings will take place at the Robin Hood Outlet on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway from 9am to 4pm.

NACB President, Nurse Persephone
Munnings, said the screenings are part of ...

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February 28, 2024
Manager 'pressured' on WSC payments

THE former chief financial officer (CFO) of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) testified yesterday that Adrian Gibson pressured the general manager of the company to resolve delayed payments to landscaping companies.

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February 27, 2024
Former Water and Sewerage Executive Testifies About Pressure To Pay Vendors On Time

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Former Water and Sewerage Corporation CFO Sabrina Walkine testified Tuesday about "pressure" to pay vendors on time.

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January 25, 2024
Businesses under pressure to boost safety amid rising violent crime

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Businesses are experiencing increased pressure to keep their staff and establishments safe amid the surge in violent crime, particularly in the capital, according to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) chairman Timothy Ingraham. "This has meant increased costs through the installation of passive security equipment, such as cameras and [...]

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December 29, 2023
Unions Put Pressure On Government

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - This year was an active year on the labour front as multiple trade unions took action. Just a few weeks back, Trade Union Congress President Obie Ferguson threatened strike action from all of his affiliate unions if the government doesn't increase the minimum wage.

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September 25, 2023
AML Foods sees $3.2 million Q1 sales increase, inflationary pressures continue

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — AML Foods saw an increase in its sales of just over $3 million in its first quarter results for 2024, while acknowledging that inflation pressures continue to impact its business.  According to the company's results for the first quarter, which ended July 31, sales for the period were $47 million, an improvement [...]

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